[cid:image001.png@01DAF237.594A3710] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International)

Dear UM Community Member,

Please join us to celebrate the official launch of Change Through Research: University of Manitoba Strategic Research Plan 2024-29https://umanitoba.ca/research/strategic-research-plan on Tuesday, October 8, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM at the Smart Park Innovation Hub (100 Innovation Drive).

The event will showcase UM researchers with interactive booths that align with the plan's seven thematic research areas of focus, including:

* Foundations * Social Justice and Human Rights * Research by, for and with Indigenous Peoples * Water and Food Security * Health and Well-Being * Climate Action and Sustainability * Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Arctic and the World I want to warmly invite you to join the celebration of the launch where you will learn more about UM's strategic research priorities and how our talented researchers are providing solutions to society's most pressing challenges.

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM -11:30 AM Location: Smart Park Innovation Hub (100 Innovation Dr), Fort Garry Campus Schedule: Doors will open at 9:30 AM with a brief speaking program to begin at 10 AM. Parking: Guests are permitted to park in the SP1 Parking Lot (1 Research Rd)

To help us plan for your participation in the event, we ask that you please RSVP using this formhttps://forms.office.com/r/NVdmdQaAQQ by 5:00 PM on Sept. 30, 2024. Please contact rsvp@umanitoba.camailto:rsvp@umanitoba.ca if you have questions.

We look forward to shaping the future of research at UM with you.

Sincerely,

Dr. B. Mario Pinto Vice-President (Research and International) University of Manitoba